This article is about Ford Maverick truck engines, not Tesla. Therefore, there is no relevant Tesla news to summarize for owners or enthusiasts.
This article is about Rivian, not Tesla, and details an ongoing battery calibration problem affecting its second-generation R1 vehicles. The issue persists despite multiple over-the-air software updates. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, this highlights the potential complexities of EV software management and serves as a point of comparison for their own vehicle's reliability and update processes.
In Q3 2025, Canadian consumer preference shifted decisively toward hybrids, which saw record sales while growth in fully electric vehicles (ZEVs) stalled. This market trend indicates a potential short-term challenge for pure EV makers like Tesla, as buyers may be opting for hybrids over fully electric options. For Tesla enthusiasts, it highlights a competitive hurdle in converting more mainstream buyers to fully electric technology.
Tesla has launched its first truly unsupervised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, by removing the in-vehicle safety monitor. This marks a significant step from testing to operational, driverless rides for the public. For owners and enthusiasts, it represents a major real-world milestone toward Tesla's vision of a fully autonomous ride-hailing network.
Tesla may receive regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe and China as early as next month, according to CEO Elon Musk. This approval would be a major milestone, allowing Tesla to deploy its advanced driver-assistance software in two of its largest markets. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals a significant expansion of FSD's availability and a potential shift in Tesla's business focus beyond just selling electric vehicles.
Tesla has officially removed the standard Autopilot driver-assistance feature from its new vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada. This means new buyers will no longer receive the basic suite of highway steering and traffic-aware cruise control for free. Instead, Tesla is pushing customers toward its paid Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription or package, increasing the upfront cost for what was once a standard feature.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the current $99 monthly subscription price for the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software will increase. This signals a future rise in the cost of accessing Tesla's advanced driver-assist features. For owners and enthusiasts, it means that subscribing to or purchasing FSD will likely become more expensive soon.
Waymo has expanded its robotaxi service to Miami, opening rides to the public in a 60-square-mile area. This move by a key competitor highlights the accelerating race in autonomous ride-hailing. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, it underscores the competitive pressure on Tesla to deliver and scale its own Full Self-Driving and robotaxi ambitions.
Tesla has lowered its Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription price to $49 per month, but this change currently only applies to customers in the United States and Canada. The price cut follows a recent warning from CEO Elon Musk about impending subscription cost increases. For eligible owners, this makes accessing Tesla's advanced driver-assistance features more affordable on a monthly basis.
This article is not about Tesla; it reports on Porsche's 2025 sales. It states that while Porsche's overall North American deliveries were strong, its electric vehicle (EV) sales specifically declined in the U.S. and Canada as buyers favored gas and hybrid models. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, this highlights a potential contrast in EV market demand and suggests that, at least for luxury competitors, consumer transition to pure electric models may be encountering some resistance.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system has completed a second hands-free, coast-to-coast drive across the U.S. this month, this time using a 2024 Model S. This achievement demonstrates significant progress in the system's long-distance reliability and capability. For owners and enthusiasts, it serves as a strong real-world validation of FSD's advancing performance, though it remains a driver-assist feature requiring supervision.
Elon Musk highlighted the Tesla Cybercab's potential for extremely low operating costs per mile, based on an analysis by ARK Invest. This suggests the future robotaxi could be one of the most affordable transportation options to operate. For enthusiasts, this reinforces Tesla's vision of a highly efficient and cost-competitive autonomous ride-hailing service.